FreshieHow to read DD.MM.YY date codes
European six-digit format with dots. 12.04.26 reads as April 12, 2026.
Jester King's code is a Pack date — the date the beer was packaged. Drink within a window after this date based on style.
Jester King date codes, decoded
Jester King prints a pack date date on every can and bottle in DD.MM.YY format. Use this page to decode your code instantly and check if your beer is still fresh.
Format
DD.MM.YY
Date Type
Pack date
Location
Austin, TX
Example:
15.03.26 → March 15, 2026 — European-style dating for farmhouse and wild ales.Decode your Jester King beer
Date code from the can/bottle
Beer style
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Where to find the date code on Jester King cans and bottles
On Jester King packaging, the date code is typically printed on the bottom of cans or laser-etched on the bottle neck or shoulder. Some bottles also print it on the back label.
If the code looks smudged, partially worn, or printed in light ink, try angling the can under a bright light. Phone flashlights work well. The Freshie camera scanner can read most codes even when they're partially obscured.
How long is Jester King beer fresh?
Jester King produces a range of styles, each with its own drinking window:
- NEIPA / Hazy IPA: peak through 30 days, drinkable through 60 days from canning.
- West Coast IPA: peak through 45 days, drinkable through 90 days from canning.
- Double / Imperial IPA: peak through 30 days, drinkable through 75 days from canning.
- Pale Ale: peak through 60 days, drinkable through 120 days from canning.
These are guidelines, not laws — well-stored beer can outperform the curve, while heat-abused cans can stale much faster than expected. Storage temperature matters as much as age for hop-forward styles. Cold storage (under 40°F) extends every window meaningfully.
About Jester King
European-style dating for farmhouse and wild ales. Located in Austin, Texas.
Jester King is tracked by Freshie as an independent American craft brewery per the Brewers Association definition (less than 25% non-craft ownership, under 6 million barrels per year).
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